The AI in Health Care program from Harvard Medical School Executive Education is an eight-week online program that equips health care leaders to design, pitch and implement AI-driven solutions that improve patient outcomes, integrate AI technologies and drive transformative change in health care systems.

While artificial intelligence in health care offers more personalized and precise treatment options, implementing artificial intelligence in clinical settings can be complex. The program focuses on real-world applicability, using case studies and actionable frameworks to tackle data quality, bias, trust, regulatory demands, and skills gaps, equipping leaders to advance patient-centric innovation.

Note: This non-degree program offers a certificate of completion to participants who meet the program requirements. It does not grant academic credit or provide certification for specific professions.

50%

Projected reduction in treatment costs when using AI for diagnoses
Source: Harvard School for Public Health

40%

Projected improvement in health outcomes when using AI for diagnoses
Source: Harvard School for Public Health

$187.9 B

The estimated market for AI in health care in 2030
Source: Statista

Who Is the AI in Health Care Program For?

The Artificial Intelligence in Health Care program is designed for leaders and innovators, including:

  • Medical professionals and researchers who are seeking practical knowledge of how to integrate AI technologies to transform health care processes and improve decision making in patient care
  • Health care leaders and executives who seek a deeper understanding of how to implement AI initiatives that improve patient care, enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation and give their organizations an edge in today’s complex health care landscape
  • AI technology and innovation enthusiasts who understand AI’s potential to transform health care and want to lead innovation to create cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs of today’s health care systems and patients
  • Health care consultants, regulators and policymakers who are guiding organizations through the adoption of AI-driven solutions or developing policies for the use of AI in health Care

Key Takeaways: AI in Health Care

  • Understand the fundamentals of modern AI, including the role data and computing play in building successful applications, to improve overall patient experiences and outcomes.
  • Evaluate existing AI systems in health care to quantify their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Identify new opportunities to address modern health care needs with AI.
  • Assess the potential biases and ethical implications of AI technologies in health care settings to ensure that any AI solution promotes data privacy, data integrity and trust.

What You Will Learn in the AI in Health Care Program?

Through this eight-week online program, you will develop a deep understanding of real-world data, digital medicine and AI applications. You will learn to translate AI concepts into actionable AI solutions that enhance patient care and support innovation in health care systems. The learning experience encompasses recorded and live sessions with faculty and guests, interactive discussions, weekly live office hours, scenario-based assignments, case studies, real-world examples and a capstone project.

Read about the program at Harvard Medical School Online